Establishment profile
MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.
5325 OLD OXFORD RD, DURHAM, NC, 27712
Operated by Merck & Co., Inc · 1 of 29 establishments
325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Summary
MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP. has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 14 years of recorded history, with $5,500 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 74th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 54 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 81st percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
33% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $5,500 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04I | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04II | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06II | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2012 | Aug 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3254 within NC. Peer group: 54 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2012 | BURN,CHEST,HEAD,VAPOR,HEALTH CARE FACILITY,TANK,WATER | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORPORATION 5325 OLD OXFORD RD · DURHAM, NC, 27712 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Jun 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
First case: 2012-04-24. Most recent: 2012-04-24. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal prosecution case file
Federal corporate prosecution records from the University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry. DPA = Deferred Prosecution Agreement; NPA = Non-Prosecution Agreement; both are pre-trial settlements where the defendant accepts terms but avoids conviction. Monitor = court-appointed compliance oversight, usually 2-5 years. 1 case · 1 plea/conviction · $321,636,000 in penalties / restitution.
| Case | Date | Disposition | Crime | Jurisdiction | Total payment | Monitor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USA v. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. | Apr 2012 | plea | FDCA / Pharma | Massachusetts,USDOJ - Office of Consumer Litigation | $321,636,000 | No |
Source: University of Virginia Corporate Prosecution Registry (maintained by Prof. Brandon L. Garrett, Duke University). The registry has no state or jurisdiction-of-incorporation field on the company side, so same-name employers in different states may mis-attribute -- verify against the source case documents when precision matters.
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.. Most recent recall: 2015-08-18. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Federal contracts
No federal contracts are recorded to this specific location.
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
Federal contract activity for the parent corporation. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-11 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $5,500 | |
| 2012-04-11 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-01-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP. is one of 29 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Merck & Co., Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Merck & Co., Inc across all 29 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing within NC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS INC., USAMONROE — 2 federal enforcement records
- KING BIO, INC.ASHEVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- FILLTECH USA LLCROCKWELL — 1 federal enforcement record
- EON PHARMA, LLCWILSON — 1 federal enforcement record
- PHARMACIA HEPAR INC.TAR HEEL — 1 federal enforcement record
- DSM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.GREENVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- GLAXOSMITHKLINE, LLCZEBULON — 1 federal enforcement record
- VINTAGE PHARMACEUTICALSCHARLOTTE — 1 federal enforcement record
- LEINER HEALTH PRODUCTS INCWILSON — 1 federal enforcement record
- METRICS, INCORPORATEDGREENVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Merck & Co., Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MERCK SHARP & DOHME, LLCWEST POINT, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO., INC.WEST POINT, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO., INC.RAHWAY, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & COMPANY, INC.ELKTON, VA — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK SHARP & DOHMETeterboro, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK SHARP & DOHMERAHWAY, NJ — 2 federal enforcement records
- MERCK & CO INCRahway, NJ — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK AND CO., INC.WEST POINT, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK & CO INCRIVERSIDE, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MERCK & COMPANY, INCORPORATEDCAMP HILL, PA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Merck & Co., Inc locationsParent rollup
- Pharmaceutical Preparation ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in NCState-wide enforcement data
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing in NCIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Merck & Co., Inc, which operates 29 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP. has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $5,500 in total penalties.
- How does MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, CORP. operates in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.